Your complete free guide to studying in Australia from Nepal — visa requirements, best courses for PR, scholarships, and what to expect when you arrive.
Australia is the third most popular study destination in the world for Nepal students, offering world-class education, work rights during study, and clear pathways to permanent residency.
Australia has 8 universities in the global top 100, including University of Melbourne (#33 world) and UNSW (#19 world in engineering).
Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester and unlimited hours during semester breaks.
After graduation, stay in Australia on a Subclass 485 visa for 2–4 years to gain work experience and build your PR pathway.
Over over 90,000 students from Nepal study in Australia. Major cities like Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney have large, welcoming Nepal communities.
Australia's minimum wage is AUD $23.23/hour — one of the highest in the world. Part-time work can cover a significant portion of living costs.
Nursing, Aged Care, IT and Accounting graduates from Nepal have very strong PR pathways in Australia. Many occupations from Nepal's popular study fields appear on Australia's skills shortage list, earning extra points in the PR process.
These courses offer strong employment outcomes, clear PR pathways, and are in high demand in the Australian job market.
Here is the exact process from deciding to study to arriving in Australia.
Use our Course Finder or AI Advisor to find a course that matches your qualifications and career goals.
You need PTE Academic 50+ or IELTS 5.5+ for the student visa. Many VET courses accept PTE 42 or IELTS 5.0. University degrees typically require PTE 58–65. Take our free PTE practice test to check your level.
Apply directly to the university. Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) after accepting the offer.
Lodge your Subclass 500 visa online. Show financial capacity, health insurance (OSHC), and meet the GTE requirement.
Arrive, settle in, start your course. You can begin working within your 48 hours/fortnight limit.
Apply for the 485 post-study work visa, gain experience, and apply for permanent residency through the points-tested system.
The Australian student visa (Subclass 500) is the visa you need to study in Australia. Here are the key requirements for Nepal applicants.
| Requirement | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) | From your Australian institution | ✓ Required |
| English Proficiency | PTE 50+ or IELTS 5.5+ (42 per skill/5.0 per band) | ✓ Required |
| Financial Capacity | Tuition + AUD $21,041 living expenses + AUD $7,362 per child | ✓ Required |
| Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) | Mandatory for full duration of study | ✓ Required |
| GTE Requirement | Genuine Temporary Entrant statement — crucial for Nepal applicants | ✓ Required |
| Police Clearance | Nepal Police report (if 16+ and lived in Nepal 12+ months) | Usually required |
| Previous Visa History | Any Australian visa refusals must be declared | Declare if applicable |
These universities are popular among students from Nepal for their academic reputation, student support services, and strong employment outcomes.
Significant funding is available to help students from Nepal study in Australia. Here are the main options.
Answers to the questions we get asked most by students from Nepal.
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